Wolverines Run Past Mansfield Timberview in Playoff Victory

Josh McDaniel, Editor-In-Chief

November 17, 2023

With the Wolverines down 7-10 against first-round playoff opponent Mansfield Timberview, Wolverines senior quarterback Brennan Myer received the ball near the end zone and looked for an open teammate. He then delivered the ball to senior wide receiver Donovan Woolen for a 7-yard touchdown pass, giving the Wolverines their first lead of the game a little less than a minute into the second quarter. After the score, the Wolverines never looked back, as they ended up winning 21-18 on November 10, 2023.

“That was a huge touchdown for the team,” junior wide receiver Ryder Treadway said. “Donovan definitely came up big and made a great play for us to put us in the lead.”

Contributing to the Wolverines’ successful night, Woolen finished with 105 total receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns with the other score being a 77-yard reception to tie the game at 7-7 in the first quarter. Great performers on the night also included Treadway with 87 total receiving yards, senior wide receiver Ashdyn Kahouch with 51 total receiving yards, and junior running back Ivan Molina with 45 total receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.

“Everybody doing their part helped our team come together and create the great plays we had in the game,” Treadway said.

Through big moments from Treadway and other players, they were able to upset Mansfield Timberview whose only regular-season loss came against undefeated Richland, the third best team in the state, according to MaxPreps’ Texas Division 5A Standings.

“[It] was definitely a special win for us,” Treadway said. “But the season’s not over, [and] we’re not done yet. We’re hoping for a long playoff run and [to] go to state.”

As they look to continue their playoff run, they will play Lancaster tonight at 7 p.m. at Birdville ISD Stadium in North Richland Hills, Texas. Be sure to show your support and buy tickets at https://tickets.friscoisd.org/.

“[We need to] do our best to apply the game plan [and] make sure everyone’s doing their jobs–the line’s got to block and the receivers have to get open,” Treadway said.

About the Contributors

Josh McDaniel, Editor-In-Chief

Hi! I am currently a senior at Wakeland, and this is my third year of writing for Wakeland Access. I plan on studying journalism in college and being a sports writer in the future. Outside of writing, I enjoy spending time with my family, singing in the Wakeland choir, and running for the cross country team.

Allison Schnelle, Senior Yearbook Editor

Hi! My name is Allison Schnelle, and I am one of the senior editors on the yearbook staff. This is my third year on the prowler staff, but I was on the Griffin staff in middle school for two years as well. Yearbook is my life. I spend the majority of my free time photographing Wakeland games and performances and other events. Additionally, I am an ISM student currently studying sports photography. Other than photography, I love graphic design. I have designed five journalism shirts, numerous templates in the 2024 yearbook, and I helped design the cover. I plan on attending Baylor or TCU to major in graphic design in the fall of 2024. Finally, I am a cheerleader on Sabres at Cheer Athletics Plano, where I have been cheering for the past six years.